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Male Role Attitude Scale (MRAS)

The Male Role Attitude Scale (MRAS) is an 8-item measure of attitudes regarding traditional male gender roles. Items in the scale include the importance of men to demonstrate physical strength, respect from others and domestic duties.

Categories

Geographies Tested: United States of America

Populations Included: Male

Age Range: Adolescents

Items:

1. It is essential for a guy to get respect from others.
2. A man always deserves the respect of his wife and children.
3. I admire a guy who is totally sure of himself.
4. A guy will lose respect if he talks about his problems.
5. A young man should be physically tough, even if he's not big.
6. It bothers me when a guy acts like a girl.
7. I don't think a husband should have to do housework.
8. Men are always ready for sex.

Response Options:
Disagree a lot - 1
Disagree a little - 2
Agree a little - 3
Agree a lot - 4

Scoring Procedures

Item scores are averaged to create the total scale score. Higher score indicate more traditional attitudes about masculinity.

Original Citation

Pleck, J. H., Sonenstein, F. L., & Ku, L. C. (1994). Attitudes toward male roles among adolescent males: A discriminant validity analysis. Sex Roles, 30(7/8), 481-501. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01420798


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Field Expert Input

Cognitive Interviews / Pilot Testing

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